> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blnkfinance.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> ## Agent Instructions
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> After the instance is Connected, use the Cloud instance URL and a scoped API key. Do not default to http://localhost:5001.
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> Do not propose self-hosting or docker compose up unless the human explicitly asks for local, on-prem, self-hosted, or Docker setup. If they only want to try Blnk, send them to Cloud sandbox.

# Create transaction

> Post a transaction with the Go SDK.

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Use `client.Transaction.Create` to post a [transaction](/transactions/introduction) between a source and destination balance.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Call the method">
    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="Single transaction">
        Move money from one source balance to one destination in a single call.

        ```go client.Transaction.Create wrap theme={"system"}
        transaction, resp, err := client.Transaction.Create(
        	blnkgo.CreateTransactionRequest{
        		ParentTransaction: blnkgo.ParentTransaction{
        			PreciseAmount: big.NewInt(125034),
        			Precision: 100,
        			Currency: "USD",
        			Source: "@WorldUSD",
        			Destination: "@MyBalance",
        			Reference: "ref_f482a1b3-6c2d-4e89-a17b-3d5e8f2a1c94",
        			Description: "Customer payment",
        			SkipQueue: false,
        		},
        		AllowOverdraft: false,
        	},
        )
        ```

        | Field            | Type       | Description                                                                                    |
        | :--------------- | :--------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
        | `PreciseAmount`  | `*big.Int` | Amount in minor units. Use with `Precision`.                                                   |
        | `Amount`         | `float64`  | Float amount. Blnk applies `Precision`. Use one of `Amount` or `PreciseAmount`.                |
        | `Precision`      | `int64`    | Precision for the currency (for example `100` for cents).                                      |
        | `Currency`       | `string`   | Currency of the transaction.                                                                   |
        | `Reference`      | `string`   | Unique reference for the transaction.                                                          |
        | `Source`         | `string`   | Balance sending the amount. Prefix `@` for an [internal balance](/balances/internal-balances). |
        | `Destination`    | `string`   | Balance receiving the amount.                                                                  |
        | `Description`    | `string`   | Narration of the transaction.                                                                  |
        | `AllowOverdraft` | `bool`     | Allow the source balance to go negative. See [Overdrafts](/transactions/overdrafts).           |
        | `SkipQueue`      | `bool`     | Bypass the transaction queue and process directly.                                             |
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Inflight transaction">
        Reserve funds without settling until you commit or void the transaction. See [Create inflight](/transactions/inflight/creating-inflight).

        ```go client.Transaction.Create wrap {15-17} theme={"system"}
        expiry, _ := time.Parse(time.RFC3339, "2025-03-01T00:00:00Z")
        commit, _ := time.Parse(time.RFC3339, "2025-02-28T12:00:00Z")

        transaction, resp, err := client.Transaction.Create(
        	blnkgo.CreateTransactionRequest{
        		ParentTransaction: blnkgo.ParentTransaction{
        			PreciseAmount: big.NewInt(10000),
        			Precision: 100,
        			Currency: "USD",
        			Source: "bln_28edb3e5-c168-4127-a1c4-16274e7a28d3",
        			Destination: "bln_ebcd230f-6265-4d4a-a4ca-45974c47f746",
        			Reference: "ref_f482a1b3-6c2d-4e89-a17b-3d5e8f2a1c94",
        			Description: "For vacation",
        		},
        		Inflight: true,
        		InflightExpiryDate: &expiry,
        		InflightCommitDate: &commit,
        	},
        )
        ```

        | Field                | Type         | Description                                                            |
        | :------------------- | :----------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------- |
        | `Inflight`           | `bool`       | Hold the transaction until you commit or void it.                      |
        | `InflightExpiryDate` | `*time.Time` | When the inflight transaction expires and rolls back. ISO 8601 format. |
        | `InflightCommitDate` | `*time.Time` | When Core auto-commits the inflight transaction. ISO 8601 format.      |

        See [Update inflight](/sdks/go/transactions/update-inflight) to commit or void.
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Split transaction">
        Debit multiple sources or credit multiple destinations in one transaction. See [Multiple sources](/transactions/multiple-sources) and [Multiple destinations](/transactions/multiple-destinations).

        <CodeGroup>
          ```go Multiple sources wrap {9-24} theme={"system"}
          transaction, resp, err := client.Transaction.Create(
           blnkgo.CreateTransactionRequest{
          	ParentTransaction: blnkgo.ParentTransaction{
          	 PreciseAmount: big.NewInt(3000000),
          	 Precision: 100,
          	 Currency: "USD",
          	 Reference: "ref_f482a1b3-6c2d-4e89-a17b-3d5e8f2a1c94",
          	 Description: "Payment to Sarah",
          	 Sources: []blnkgo.Source{
          		{
          		 Identifier: "bln_f2073f6b-905a-4e3e-b5a2-8d1b3dc2fb7f",
          		 Distribution: "10%",
          		},
          		{
          		 Identifier: "bln_64c50fb5-32d5-4f78-9f4a-e8b01aaf025d",
          		 PreciseDistribution: "2000000",
          		},
          		{
          		 Identifier: "bln_7d98dfe9-5c3e-4c9b-b96a-65f6d9f7b89b",
          		 Distribution: "left",
          		},
          	 },
          	 Destination: "bln_92e4b9b6-0b85-4ef4-87a2-682c31500d38",
          	 Atomic: true,
          	},
           },
          )
          ```

          ```go Multiple destinations wrap {10-24} theme={"system"}
          transaction, resp, err := client.Transaction.Create(
           blnkgo.CreateTransactionRequest{
          	ParentTransaction: blnkgo.ParentTransaction{
          	 PreciseAmount: big.NewInt(3000000),
          	 Precision: 100,
          	 Currency: "USD",
          	 Reference: "ref_c5d9e2a1-7b4f-4a3c-9e8d-1f6a2b4c8d30",
          	 Description: "Payment from Sarah",
          	 Source: "bln_92e4b9b6-0b85-4ef4-87a2-682c31500d38",
          	 Destinations: []blnkgo.Source{
          		{
          		 Identifier: "bln_f2073f6b-905a-4e3e-b5a2-8d1b3dc2fb7f",
          		 Distribution: "20%",
          		},
          		{
          		 Identifier: "bln_64c50fb5-32d5-4f78-9f4a-e8b01aaf025d",
          		 PreciseDistribution: "1000000",
          		},
          		{
          		 Identifier: "bln_7d98dfe9-5c3e-4c9b-b96a-65f6d9f7b89b",
          		 Distribution: "left",
          		},
          	 },
          	 Atomic: true,
          	},
           },
          )
          ```
        </CodeGroup>

        | Field                                | Type                  | Description                                                         |
        | :----------------------------------- | :-------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------ |
        | `Sources`                            | `[]blnkgo.Source`     | Source legs when debiting more than one balance.                    |
        | `Destinations`                       | `[]blnkgo.Source`     | Destination legs when crediting more than one balance.              |
        | `Sources.`<br />`[].Identifier`      | `string`              | Balance ID or `@` internal name for a source leg.                   |
        | `Destinations.`<br />`[].Identifier` | `string`              | Balance ID or `@` internal name for a destination leg.              |
        | `Distribution`                       | `blnkgo.Distribution` | Percentage, fixed amount, or `left` for a split leg.                |
        | `PreciseDistribution`                | `string`              | Fixed split-leg amount in minor units.                              |
        | `Atomic`                             | `bool`                | When `true`, every leg succeeds together or the entire split fails. |
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Scheduled transaction">
        Post the transaction at a future date and time. See [Scheduling](/transactions/scheduling).

        ```go client.Transaction.Create wrap {18} theme={"system"}
        scheduledFor, _ := time.Parse(time.RFC3339, "2024-12-21T01:36:46+01:00")

        transaction, resp, err := client.Transaction.Create(
        	blnkgo.CreateTransactionRequest{
        		ParentTransaction: blnkgo.ParentTransaction{
        			PreciseAmount: big.NewInt(10000000),
        			Precision: 100,
        			Currency: "USD",
        			Source: "bln_28edb3e5-c168-4127-a1c4-16274e7a28d3",
        			Destination: "@fees",
        			Reference: "ref_f482a1b3-6c2d-4e89-a17b-3d5e8f2a1c94",
        			Description: "Monthly fee",
        			MetaData: blnkgo.MetaData{
        				"sender_name":    "John Doe",
        				"sender_account": "00000000000",
        			},
        		},
        		ScheduledFor: &scheduledFor,
        	},
        )
        ```

        | Field          | Type         | Description                                             |
        | :------------- | :----------- | :------------------------------------------------------ |
        | `ScheduledFor` | `*time.Time` | Date and time to post the transaction. ISO 8601 format. |
        | `MetaData`     | `MetaData`   | Optional metadata stored on the scheduled transaction.  |
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Backdated transaction">
        Record a transaction with a financial date in the past. See [Backdated transactions](/transactions/backdated-transactions).

        ```go client.Transaction.Create wrap {13} theme={"system"}
        effectiveDate, _ := time.Parse(time.RFC3339, "2025-02-15T10:30:00Z")

        transaction, resp, err := client.Transaction.Create(
        	blnkgo.CreateTransactionRequest{
        		ParentTransaction: blnkgo.ParentTransaction{
        			PreciseAmount: big.NewInt(35890),
        			Precision: 100,
        			Currency: "NGN",
        			Source: "@source_account",
        			Destination: "@destination_account",
        			Reference: "ref_f482a1b3-6c2d-4e89-a17b-3d5e8f2a1c94",
        			Description: "Backdated transaction",
        			EffectiveDate: &effectiveDate,
        		},
        	},
        )
        ```

        | Field           | Type         | Description                                            |
        | :-------------- | :----------- | :----------------------------------------------------- |
        | `EffectiveDate` | `*time.Time` | Actual date the transaction occurred. ISO 8601 format. |
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Response">
    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="Single transaction">
        ```json 201 Created wrap expandable theme={"system"}
        {
          "amount": 1250.34,
          "precision": 100,
          "precise_amount": 125034,
          "transaction_id": "txn_c4e70eb8-e4d6-4e04-a2e2-92a43b969e0c",
          "parent_transaction": "",
          "source": "bln_f344b673-e855-4bda-b769-3e94a02c1941",
          "destination": "bln_d5cbde84-d20a-485b-8ce8-6677d782c3a1",
          "reference": "ref_f482a1b3-6c2d-4e89-a17b-3d5e8f2a1c94",
          "currency": "USD",
          "description": "Customer payment",
          "status": "QUEUED",
          "hash": "0b9c25fb5b00d6c71cb4ca87026bf6dc316e63353d3330deb588bd0b3d74dcc0",
          "allow_overdraft": false,
          "inflight": false,
          "created_at": "2024-11-26T09:33:35.265582042Z",
          "scheduled_for": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z",
          "inflight_expiry_date": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z",
          "inflight_commit_date": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z"
        }
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Inflight transaction">
        ```json 201 Created wrap expandable theme={"system"}
        {
          "amount": 100,
          "precision": 100,
          "precise_amount": 10000,
          "transaction_id": "txn_6164573b-6cc8-45a4-ad2e-7b4ba6a60f7d",
          "parent_transaction": "",
          "source": "bln_28edb3e5-c168-4127-a1c4-16274e7a28d3",
          "destination": "bln_ebcd230f-6265-4d4a-a4ca-45974c47f746",
          "reference": "ref_f482a1b3-6c2d-4e89-a17b-3d5e8f2a1c94",
          "currency": "USD",
          "description": "For vacation",
          "status": "INFLIGHT",
          "hash": "8cfdc0f2562ce30c3728ef624dc29fbd0e4207c77df9220df0c699d45de0eef",
          "allow_overdraft": false,
          "inflight": true,
          "created_at": "2024-12-21T01:36:46.997063436Z",
          "scheduled_for": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z",
          "inflight_expiry_date": "2025-03-01T00:00:00Z",
          "inflight_commit_date": "2025-02-28T12:00:00Z"
        }
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Split transaction">
        <CodeGroup>
          ```json 201 Created Multiple sources wrap expandable theme={"system"}
          {
            "precise_amount": 3000000,
            "amount": 30000,
            "precision": 100,
            "transaction_id": "txn_0b59f6e6-6c4a-4efa-915c-526f77ef61ab",
            "parent_transaction": "",
            "source": "",
            "reference": "ref_f482a1b3-6c2d-4e89-a17b-3d5e8f2a1c94",
            "currency": "USD",
            "description": "Payment to Sarah",
            "status": "QUEUED",
            "hash": "8cfdc0f2562ce30c3728ef624dc29fbd0e4207c77df9220df0c699d45de0eef",
            "allow_overdraft": false,
            "inflight": false,
            "atomic": true,
            "sources": [
              {
                "identifier": "bln_f2073f6b-905a-4e3e-b5a2-8d1b3dc2fb7f",
                "distribution": "10%",
                "transaction_id": "txn_59347177-aa7e-d8ad-9f4f-d09628b32ec3"
              },
              {
                "identifier": "bln_64c50fb5-32d5-4f78-9f4a-e8b01aaf025d",
                "distribution": "2000000",
                "transaction_id": "txn_7ddc8d4f-3b77-4b7d-a37f-240216ab074c"
              },
              {
                "identifier": "bln_7d98dfe9-5c3e-4c9b-b96a-65f6d9f7b89b",
                "distribution": "left",
                "transaction_id": "txn_5aad04dd-ed53-4f77-9f01-4916d31fac5f"
              }
            ],
            "destination": "bln_92e4b9b6-0b85-4ef4-87a2-682c31500d38",
            "created_at": "2025-09-18T01:26:30.648049042Z",
            "scheduled_for": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z",
            "inflight_expiry_date": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z",
            "inflight_commit_date": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          }
          ```

          ```json 201 Created Multiple destinations wrap expandable theme={"system"}
          {
            "precise_amount": 3000000,
            "amount": 30000,
            "precision": 100,
            "transaction_id": "txn_8a3c1f2e-9d4b-4e5a-b6c7-1d2e3f4a5b6c",
            "parent_transaction": "",
            "source": "bln_92e4b9b6-0b85-4ef4-87a2-682c31500d38",
            "reference": "ref_c5d9e2a1-7b4f-4a3c-9e8d-1f6a2b4c8d30",
            "currency": "USD",
            "description": "Payment from Sarah",
            "status": "QUEUED",
            "hash": "8cfdc0f2562ce30c3728ef624dc29fbd0e4207c77df9220df0c699d45de0eef",
            "allow_overdraft": false,
            "inflight": false,
            "atomic": true,
            "destinations": [
              {
                "identifier": "bln_f2073f6b-905a-4e3e-b5a2-8d1b3dc2fb7f",
                "distribution": "20%",
                "transaction_id": "txn_f482a1b3-6c2d-4e89-a17b-3d5e8f2a1c94"
              },
              {
                "identifier": "bln_64c50fb5-32d5-4f78-9f4a-e8b01aaf025d",
                "distribution": "1000000",
                "transaction_id": "txn_c5d9e2a1-7b4f-4a3c-9e8d-1f6a2b4c8d30"
              },
              {
                "identifier": "bln_7d98dfe9-5c3e-4c9b-b96a-65f6d9f7b89b",
                "distribution": "left",
                "transaction_id": "txn_a1b2c3d4-6e2d-4f89-a17b-3d5e8f2a1c94"
              }
            ],
            "created_at": "2025-09-18T01:26:30.648049042Z",
            "scheduled_for": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z",
            "inflight_expiry_date": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z",
            "inflight_commit_date": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z"
          }
          ```
        </CodeGroup>
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Scheduled transaction">
        ```json 201 Created wrap expandable theme={"system"}
        {
          "amount": 100000,
          "precision": 100,
          "precise_amount": 10000000,
          "transaction_id": "txn_6164573b-6cc8-45a4-ad2e-7b4ba6a60f7d",
          "parent_transaction": "",
          "source": "bln_28edb3e5-c168-4127-a1c4-16274e7a28d3",
          "destination": "bln_f482a1b3-6c2d-4e89-a17b-3d5e8f2a1c94",
          "reference": "ref_f482a1b3-6c2d-4e89-a17b-3d5e8f2a1c94",
          "currency": "USD",
          "description": "Monthly fee",
          "status": "QUEUED",
          "hash": "0b9c25fb5b00d6c71cb4ca87026bf6dc316e63353d3330deb588bd0b3d74dcc0",
          "allow_overdraft": false,
          "inflight": false,
          "created_at": "2024-12-21T01:36:46.997063436Z",
          "scheduled_for": "2024-12-21T01:36:46+01:00",
          "inflight_expiry_date": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z",
          "inflight_commit_date": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z",
          "meta_data": {
            "sender_name": "John Doe",
            "sender_account": "00000000000"
          }
        }
        ```
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Backdated transaction">
        ```json 201 Created wrap expandable theme={"system"}
        {
          "amount": 358.9,
          "precision": 100,
          "precise_amount": 35890,
          "transaction_id": "txn_c62f200b-905f-4983-a349-cadd279234aa",
          "parent_transaction": "",
          "source": "bln_a03ef6af-1e5d-46a8-86a9-5fb1f2286f66",
          "destination": "bln_68be0aed-383c-4d27-87db-fb0650093686",
          "reference": "ref_f482a1b3-6c2d-4e89-a17b-3d5e8f2a1c94",
          "currency": "NGN",
          "description": "Backdated transaction",
          "status": "APPLIED",
          "hash": "0b9c25fb5b00d6c71cb4ca87026bf6dc316e63353d3330deb588bd0b3d74dcc0",
          "allow_overdraft": false,
          "inflight": false,
          "created_at": "2025-03-02T15:30:45Z",
          "effective_date": "2025-02-15T10:30:00Z",
          "scheduled_for": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z",
          "inflight_expiry_date": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z",
          "inflight_commit_date": "0001-01-01T00:00:00Z"
        }
        ```
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>

    #### Go response (`*blnkgo.Transaction`)

    | Field           | Type                                  | Description                                                                                                       |
    | :-------------- | :------------------------------------ | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | `TransactionID` | `string`                              | Unique ID for the transaction.                                                                                    |
    | `Status`        | `blnkgo.`<br />`PryTransactionStatus` | Transaction [status](/transactions/transaction-lifecycle#statuses) (for example `QUEUED`, `APPLIED`, `INFLIGHT`). |
    | `PreciseAmount` | `*big.Int`                            | Amount in minor units.                                                                                            |
    | `Amount`        | `float64`                             | Float amount after precision is applied.                                                                          |
    | `Precision`     | `int64`                               | Precision for the currency.                                                                                       |
    | `Source`        | `string`                              | Resolved source balance.                                                                                          |
    | `Destination`   | `string`                              | Resolved destination balance.                                                                                     |
    | `Sources`       | `[]blnkgo.Source`                     | Source legs for split transactions.                                                                               |
    | `Destinations`  | `[]blnkgo.Source`                     | Destination legs for split transactions.                                                                          |
    | `Reference`     | `string`                              | Unique reference for the transaction.                                                                             |
    | `Description`   | `string`                              | Narration of the transaction.                                                                                     |
    | `EffectiveDate` | `*time.Time`                          | Actual date the transaction occurred, for backdated transactions.                                                 |
    | `CreatedAt`     | `time.Time`                           | Date and time the transaction was created.                                                                        |
    | `MetaData`      | `MetaData`                            | Optional metadata object.                                                                                         |
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

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<RelatedTopics
  items={[
{ title: "Create inflight", href: "/transactions/inflight/creating-inflight" },
{ title: "Handling hot balances", href: "/guides/hot-balances" },
{ title: "Overdrafts", href: "/transactions/overdrafts" },
{ title: "Precision", href: "/transactions/precision" },
{ title: "Create transaction", href: "/reference/create-transaction" },
]}
/>